. >> i know there's not a parent in america who doesn't feel the same overwhelming grief that i do. the majority of those who died today were children. beautiful, little kids between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. >> reporter: by 7:00 p.m., this little town had settled into an all-too familiar post-massacre routine, with prayer vigils. >> my god bless our children who are with us today and those who were taken away. may god bless the adults who lost their lives today. >> right now, we are standing by for a police press conference. and when that happens, we will take it live. overnight, police engaged in the horrifying work of identifying the young victims and notifying their families. as they continue to chase that big question, what was his motive? why did he do this? if past is prologue, george, we may find out why he launched this massacre. but the answer will be deeply unsatisfying. >> no question about that. but a lot of investigation. dan, thanks very much. elizabeth? >> all right. >>> picking up with those investigations, george. new details are emerging this morning about 2